The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC) announced yesterday that they are looking for the person who illegally shot and killed a 2-year old female mountain lion south of Chadron in the Nebraska National Forest.

NGPC officials stated that a hunter came upon the carcass of the mountain lion and reported his findings to authorities. An investigation took place and it has been determined that the lion was shot sometime in the past 30-days.

If you have any information related to this incident you are encouraged to call the Nebraska Wildlife Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-742-7627. You may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward.